Claro
common
The easiest way to say "sure" in Spanish is Claro. Slang adds Dale in Argentina, Simón in Mexico and Cómo no across Latin America.
Meaning: agreeing (adverb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Claro | common |
| Dale | Argentina, casual |
| Simón | Mexico, slang |
| Cómo no | Latin America |
Claro means "of course" and works everywhere. Cómo no is polite and often used to accept a request.
Which one should you use?
Dale sounds like "okay, let's do it", while Claro confirms that something is obvious.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Simón is Mexican slang for yes and is heard mostly among young people.
Did you know?
- Cómo no literally means "how not" and is a polite way to say "of course".
Examples in context
- ¿Me prestas tu cargador? Claro.Can I borrow your charger? Sure.
- ¿Vamos al cine? Simón.Shall we go to the movies? Sure.
- ¿Puedo pasar? Cómo no.May I come in? Of course.
Example conversation
Rodrigo asks his friend Beto for a ride in Monterrey.
- Rodrigo¿Me llevas a la escuela?Can you give me a ride to school?
- BetoSimón, ya salgo.Sure, I am leaving now.
- RodrigoGracias, te espero afuera.Thanks, I will wait outside.
